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Thanks to The Tufts Daily for covering #MassFreedomToRead and An Act Regarding Free Expression! www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2025... @massaabb.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @danaalisonlevy.bsky.social
Battling book bans in Beantown and beyond - The Tufts Daily
I consider myself to be generally aware of the state of book banning in the United States. I read about the fights going on in school districts and libraries throughout Florida, Tennessee and Texas. I...
www.tuftsdaily.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thanks to The Tufts Daily for covering #MassFreedomToRead and An Act Regarding Free Expression! www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2025... @massaabb.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social @danaalisonlevy.bsky.social
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS ~ GOLDEN CO” - sign up now to join me! #aftvotes www.mobilize.us/aft/event/84...
NO KINGS ~ GOLDEN CO · AFT
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Press freedom is going down in flames in the United States! Join fellow Americans fighting back! FIND your No Kings March & JOIN! www.nokings.org#map @sanmiguelpen.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @peninternational.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social
Top US news outlets push back against Pentagon's reporting restrictions
A new Department of Defense policy bars journalists from the Pentagon unless they agree to only publish information that has been officially authorised.
bbc.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Press freedom is going down in flames in the United States! Join fellow Americans fighting back! FIND your No Kings March & JOIN! www.nokings.org#map @sanmiguelpen.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @peninternational.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social
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International Secretary, Arne Svingen, joined global literary leaders to launch Belonging Matters.
An initiative supported by IPA, IBBY, Frankfurt Book Fair, PEN International, and EIBF aims to foster a shared vision to uphold free expression and strengthen cross-border collaboration.
#FBF25
An initiative supported by IPA, IBBY, Frankfurt Book Fair, PEN International, and EIBF aims to foster a shared vision to uphold free expression and strengthen cross-border collaboration.
#FBF25
October 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
International Secretary, Arne Svingen, joined global literary leaders to launch Belonging Matters.
An initiative supported by IPA, IBBY, Frankfurt Book Fair, PEN International, and EIBF aims to foster a shared vision to uphold free expression and strengthen cross-border collaboration.
#FBF25
An initiative supported by IPA, IBBY, Frankfurt Book Fair, PEN International, and EIBF aims to foster a shared vision to uphold free expression and strengthen cross-border collaboration.
#FBF25
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At our 90th Congress in Kraków, Olga Tokarczuk, Nobel laureate and Vice President of PEN International, reflected on how Ukraine’s literary life has not only survived but flourished despite the devastation of war.
Watch the full 5 minutes on our website: www.pen-international.org/congress
Watch the full 5 minutes on our website: www.pen-international.org/congress
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
At our 90th Congress in Kraków, Olga Tokarczuk, Nobel laureate and Vice President of PEN International, reflected on how Ukraine’s literary life has not only survived but flourished despite the devastation of war.
Watch the full 5 minutes on our website: www.pen-international.org/congress
Watch the full 5 minutes on our website: www.pen-international.org/congress
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Two years since armed Palestinian groups' attacks, where some 1200 Israelis, including civilians, were killed, and 251 taken hostage.
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OPT/Israel: There is no safe place in Gaza. Impose an arms embargo and end the genocide now — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
“Genocide is the ultimate form of silencing. The ideal of one humanity living in peace and equality is at the core of PEN International’s mission. World leaders must respond to the gravity of the ongo...
www.pen-international.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Two years since armed Palestinian groups' attacks, where some 1200 Israelis, including civilians, were killed, and 251 taken hostage.
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STUNNING Poetry: Doha Kahlout's 'Goodbye, War…' arablit.org/2025/01/24/n... @penintwomenwriters.bsky.social @sotiria-georganti.bsky.social @mahiramakrishna.bsky.social @tanjatuma.bsky.social @germanrojas.bsky.social
New Poetry: Doha Kahlout’s ‘Goodbye, War…’
Goodbye, War… By Doha Kahlout I will return without you, war— I will cut my nails stained by the black of fire and by bitter alienation, and I will let down my hair, matted with seasalt, abandoning…
arablit.org
October 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
STUNNING Poetry: Doha Kahlout's 'Goodbye, War…' arablit.org/2025/01/24/n... @penintwomenwriters.bsky.social @sotiria-georganti.bsky.social @mahiramakrishna.bsky.social @tanjatuma.bsky.social @germanrojas.bsky.social
Buy & Read a #BannedBook Today! @penamerica.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @sanmiguelpen.bsky.social @penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
The @royalliteraryfund.bsky.social joins #BannedBooksWeekUK by bringing us a collection of their writers whose books have been banned throughout history. Including #JamesJoyce, #AngusWilson, #DorisLessing and others. Discover the list and pick up a banned book today! www.rlf.org.uk/posts/banned...
Banned Books Week: The RLF writers who faced censorship
To mark Index on Censorship's Banned Books Week, we take a look at the work of five RLF writers who have faced censorship.
www.rlf.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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For all those attending Frankfurt Book Fair next week, join PEN International, the Young Writers Committee, and the Tomorrow Club for a panel discussion on the future of writing and free expression.
#fbm25 @youngwriterspen.bsky.social
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#fbm25 @youngwriterspen.bsky.social
RSVP link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
October 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
For all those attending Frankfurt Book Fair next week, join PEN International, the Young Writers Committee, and the Tomorrow Club for a panel discussion on the future of writing and free expression.
#fbm25 @youngwriterspen.bsky.social
RSVP link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#fbm25 @youngwriterspen.bsky.social
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What People in Gaza Told Us About Two Years of War www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Video: What People in Gaza Told Us About Two Years of War
In the two years since Hamas militants attacked Israel, we’ve interviewed more than 700 people in Gaza. Their stories stayed with us. So we tried to find them again.
www.nytimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
What People in Gaza Told Us About Two Years of War www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
Stay Strong! #Tűrkiye's preposterous case against novelist, #YavuzEkinci has been postponed ti November 10 - Call for ALL charges to be dropped! www.agos.com.tr/tr/yazi/3592...
@amdondo.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social @peninternational.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @ege-dundar.bsky.social
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October 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Stay Strong! #Tűrkiye's preposterous case against novelist, #YavuzEkinci has been postponed ti November 10 - Call for ALL charges to be dropped! www.agos.com.tr/tr/yazi/3592...
@amdondo.bsky.social @englishpen.bsky.social @peninternational.bsky.social @irishpen.bsky.social @ege-dundar.bsky.social
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October 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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⚡️ Ukrainian drones hit largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, sparking fire, media reports.
The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.
The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.
Ukrainian drones hit largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, sparking fire, media reports
The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.
kyivindependent.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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In a letter to the @bittersouth.bsky.social, journalist Mario Guevara—a legal resident of the U.S. who’s been jailed for 100 days without any pending criminal charges and who’s currently fighting an ICE deportation order—recounts the harrowing details of his detention in an Atlanta federal prison.
This week,The BS rec’d a letter from MARIO GUEVARA, the only known journalist detained on US soil by ICE.
For wks, we’ve worked w/ his family to obtain Mario’s handwritten letter + the 2 drawings of his cell.
The letter is also available in Spanish. bittersoutherner.com/journalist-m...
For wks, we’ve worked w/ his family to obtain Mario’s handwritten letter + the 2 drawings of his cell.
The letter is also available in Spanish. bittersoutherner.com/journalist-m...
September 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
In a letter to the @bittersouth.bsky.social, journalist Mario Guevara—a legal resident of the U.S. who’s been jailed for 100 days without any pending criminal charges and who’s currently fighting an ICE deportation order—recounts the harrowing details of his detention in an Atlanta federal prison.
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As we look back at our 91st Congress in partnership with PEN Poland, we are reminded of the urgency of coming together, of the power in mobilisation and collective movement.
Image Credit: Daria Krotova
Image Credit: Daria Krotova
September 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
As we look back at our 91st Congress in partnership with PEN Poland, we are reminded of the urgency of coming together, of the power in mobilisation and collective movement.
Image Credit: Daria Krotova
Image Credit: Daria Krotova
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Trump’s EO labeling antifa a “domestic terrorist organization” can and will be used to threaten journalists and sources.
Journalists who cover antifa or report on ICE must now risk being accused of “terrorism.”
The EO is illegal, but it still chills speech. The intimidation is the point.
Journalists who cover antifa or report on ICE must now risk being accused of “terrorism.”
The EO is illegal, but it still chills speech. The intimidation is the point.
Trump signs order labeling antifa ‘domestic terrorist organization’
President Trump on Monday signed an order designating the anti-fascist movement antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, following through on a pledge in the wake of the killing of Charlie…
thehill.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Trump’s EO labeling antifa a “domestic terrorist organization” can and will be used to threaten journalists and sources.
Journalists who cover antifa or report on ICE must now risk being accused of “terrorism.”
The EO is illegal, but it still chills speech. The intimidation is the point.
Journalists who cover antifa or report on ICE must now risk being accused of “terrorism.”
The EO is illegal, but it still chills speech. The intimidation is the point.
Listen & share this superb video please! #UkrainianView
Dr Olha Mukha delivered this POWERHOUSE address on the necessary role of women as writers, journalists & culture-holders in Ukraine at the WW Committee meeting, 2025 PEN International Congress, Kraków, Poland
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Dr. Olha Mukha on the Role of Women in the War on Ukraine, WWC meeting, PEN Int.Congress, 2025
YouTube video by PEN International Women Writers
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September 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Listen & share this superb video please! #UkrainianView
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Dr Olha Mukha delivered this POWERHOUSE address on the necessary role of women as writers, journalists & culture-holders in Ukraine at the WW Committee meeting, 2025 PEN International Congress, Kraków, Poland
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
@peninternational.bsky.social
@burhansonmez.bsky.social
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@peninternational.bsky.social
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Dr. Olha Mukha on the Role of Women in the War on Ukraine, WWC meeting, PEN Int.Congress, 2025
YouTube video by PEN International Women Writers
youtu.be
September 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Boycott every billionaire allowing this to happen. Nexstar, Perry Sook, n ABC have a merger deal. He was responsible for canceling Kimmel. Boycott Disney, Hulu, CW, n Newsnation. Make the billionaires companies suffer major revenue losses! #firstamendment
September 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Boycott every billionaire allowing this to happen. Nexstar, Perry Sook, n ABC have a merger deal. He was responsible for canceling Kimmel. Boycott Disney, Hulu, CW, n Newsnation. Make the billionaires companies suffer major revenue losses! #firstamendment
Dr Olha Mukha delivered this POWERHOUSE address on the necessary role of women as writers, journalists & culture-holders in Ukraine at the WW Committee meeting, 2025 PEN International Congress, Kraków, Poland
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
@peninternational.bsky.social
@burhansonmez.bsky.social
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
@peninternational.bsky.social
@burhansonmez.bsky.social
Dr. Olha Mukha on the Role of Women in the War on Ukraine, WWC meeting, PEN Int.Congress, 2025
YouTube video by PEN International Women Writers
youtu.be
September 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Dr Olha Mukha delivered this POWERHOUSE address on the necessary role of women as writers, journalists & culture-holders in Ukraine at the WW Committee meeting, 2025 PEN International Congress, Kraków, Poland
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
@peninternational.bsky.social
@burhansonmez.bsky.social
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
@peninternational.bsky.social
@burhansonmez.bsky.social
Protect NOAA and FEMA from Trump's Dangerous Budget Cuts secure.ucs.org/a/2025-prote... @penamerica.bsky.social @penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
Protect NOAA and FEMA from Trump's Dangerous Budget Cuts
Tell Congress to reject any proposal that weakens the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Weather forecasting, emergency prepared...
secure.ucs.org
September 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Protect NOAA and FEMA from Trump's Dangerous Budget Cuts secure.ucs.org/a/2025-prote... @penamerica.bsky.social @penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
Serbia: EU must urgently address alarming crisis — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide www.pen-international.org/news/serbia-... @tanjatuma.bsky.social @penintwomenwriters.bsky.social @mahiramakrishna.bsky.social @sotiria-georganti.bsky.social
Serbia: EU must urgently address alarming crisis — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
12 September 2025 – In an open letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council António Costa, and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, PEN Cen...
www.pen-international.org
September 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Serbia: EU must urgently address alarming crisis — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide www.pen-international.org/news/serbia-... @tanjatuma.bsky.social @penintwomenwriters.bsky.social @mahiramakrishna.bsky.social @sotiria-georganti.bsky.social
#Belarus: @peninternational.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social & @penintwomenwriters.bsky.social call for accountability and unwavering support for Belarusian culture! @amdondo.bsky.social @sanmiguelpen.bsky.social
#Belarus: Five years after the fraudulent 2020 elections, the crackdown on writers and cultural figures continues with impunity. PEN Belarus, PEN International & PEN America call for accountability and unwavering support for Belarusian culture.
Belarus: Five years of relentless crackdown on cultural rights — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
‘Belarusian culture, language and identity have come under sustained onslaught over the past five years. It is high time the international community takes a stance in support of the Belarusian…
www.pen-international.org
August 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#Belarus: @peninternational.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social & @penintwomenwriters.bsky.social call for accountability and unwavering support for Belarusian culture! @amdondo.bsky.social @sanmiguelpen.bsky.social
BRAVA! BRAVO! BRILLIANT Tomorrow Club LAUNCHED by @youngwriterspen.bsky.social! To archive & amplify young people's voices shaping our societies; connect brave creative witnesses across borders & exchange stories, strategies & solidarity, & learn from & support each other.
www.tomorrowclub.world
www.tomorrowclub.world
August 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
BRAVA! BRAVO! BRILLIANT Tomorrow Club LAUNCHED by @youngwriterspen.bsky.social! To archive & amplify young people's voices shaping our societies; connect brave creative witnesses across borders & exchange stories, strategies & solidarity, & learn from & support each other.
www.tomorrowclub.world
www.tomorrowclub.world